Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

TV-14
2016
3 Seasons
9.1 (4,941)

This documentary series presents the point of view of actress Leah Remini, whose split from the Church of Scientology led Remini to become a vocal critic of the church's practices. In the eight-episode series, which aired on the A&E cable network, Remini argues that the church regularly abuses its members, exploits them financially, and subjects them to harassment and threats if they speak out against the church or resist its teachings.

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11. Waiting for Justice

August 26, 2019

Filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities. They will speak to a number of ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how these policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. The episode will also feature a panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts, who provide insight into the impact Scientology's practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek justice and effect change in the future.

10. Church and State

February 5, 2019

Leah and Mike speak with Jay Wexler, an expert in constitutional law, to discuss the remarkable story of Scientology’s journey to tax-exempt status. Mike and Leah also talk with Lt. Yulanda Williams, a police officer, about law enforcement’s community engagement strategies.

9. Buying a Town Part 2

January 29, 2019

Former Church of Scientology members discuss the abuse they suffered after leaving the organization.

8. Buying a Town

January 22, 2019

In 1974, operating under an alias, the Church of Scientology moved into Clearwater, Florida, and proceeded to make the city its spiritual headquarters. In 1977, an FBI raid uncovered the Church’s secret plans to take over the city. In this episode, Leah and Mike visit Clearwater and speak to some of the city’s most prominent Scientology critics.

7. Gilman Springs Road

January 15, 2019

In a remote corner of Riverside County, Calif., lies Scientology’s International Base, a compound that houses the church’s most dedicated members. In this episode, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder, a former occupant of International Base (“Gold Base”), speak with four other former high-ranking residents who reveal their shocking stories behind the locked gates.

6. The Collection Agency

January 8, 2019

Over the past two seasons, we've shown how Scientology is a "pay-as-you-go" organization, but what tactics does the church use to get the money? What about those who can't afford to pay?

5. Ideal Orgs

January 1, 2019

Under the leadership of David Miscavige, Scientology has been purchasing large buildings to use as upgraded church locations, celebrated as “Ideal Orgs.” The church claims that the new buildings signal the rapid expansion of Scientology, but former members and critics say otherwise. In this episode, Leah and Mike interview Paul Burkhart, a former Ideal Org architect, and Bert Schippers, a former Scientologist who was a major Ideal Org donor.

4. Where Is Shelly?

December 18, 2018

Family members report trouble getting access to loved ones at Scientology's Gold Base in Riverside County, California; Leah and Mike lend support to a niece of a former high-ranking Scientology executive as she travels to check on her uncle.

3. Unlikely Pairing

December 11, 2018

In recent years the head of the Nation of Islam, Minister Louis Farrakhan, publicly embraced Dianetics and the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard and supported their use in NOI Mosques.

2. Spies Like Us

December 4, 2018

Cierra Westerman was recruited out of a Florida private investigator school to spy on critics of the Church of Scientology.

1. Star Witness

November 27, 2018

Scientology's Gold Base in Riverside County, California, has been shrouded in mystery for years. The heavily guarded compound houses up to 1,000 members of the Sea Org, the church's elite inner core. Ex-members who have left report harsh working conditions, abuse and the existence of a double-wide trailer housing facility known as "The Hole." In a rare insider's view of Gold, Valerie Haney tells of her years as Scientology first lady Shelly Miscavige's personal steward and how after two decades in the Sea Org, with conditions at the base leading her to contemplate suicide, Valerie makes a bold move.

100. The Jehovah's Witnesses

November 13, 2018

For the very first time, Leah and Mike meet with former members of a different organization--the Jehovah's Witnesses. In this special 2-hour episode, a panel of contributors open up and share their personal stories.

101. Emotional Aftermath

November 18, 2018

How does it feel to lose your entire belief system? How does it feel to come to believe everything you've been told--the foundation of who you are isn't based in truth? How do you let go of the anger?

Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath

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Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is available for streaming on the A&E website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on demand at Philo, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, A&E, Google Play and Apple TV.